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UPMC Hillman Cancer Center to host survivorship sessions

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UPMC Hillman Cancer Center in Williamsport is offering a cancer survivorship program focused on Breathing Away the Stress, hosted by LaSandra Ward, PhD, psychology, on Thursday, May 2, from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m.

The session takes place at UPMC Hillman Cancer Center on the campus of UPMC Williamsport Divine Providence, 1100 Grampian Boulevard, Williamsport.

The survivorship program is dedicated to helping patients with the transition from cancer diagnosis to survivorship.

Sessions are held each quarter and include patient support and informative topics focused on nutritional and behavioral health.

Upcoming Behavioral Health Sessions

• Thursday, Aug. 8, 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., Free Forum Group, Wanda Hartman, LPC, behavioral health therapist

• Wednesday, Dec. 11, 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., Art Therapy: Mandalas of Healing, Helen Rogers, LPC, ATR-BC, behavioral health therapist

For more information and event registration, contact Outpatient Behavioral Health at 570-320-7525.

Upcoming Nutrition Survivorship Sessions

• Tuesday, June 18, 4 to 5 p.m., White Bean Summer Pasta Salad

• Wednesday, Sept. 18, 4 to 5 p.m., Tofu Mousse with Fall Fruit Topping

• Tuesday, Dec. 3, 4 to 5 p.m., Snowmen Nut Butter Protein Ball

For more information and event registration, contact the Registered Dietician office at 570-326-8520. Walk-ins welcome, but food samples/cookbooks may be limited to those that register.

For more information on all the survivorship resources and the comprehensive services offered at UPMC Hillman Cancer Centers in northcentral Pennsylvania, visit UPMC.com/CancerNCPA.

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